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What are the 3 types of jurisdiction?

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Personal jurisdiction, subject matter jurisdiction, territorial jurisdiction.

  • Q: What is jurisdiction? A: Jurisdiction is the authority that a court or other entity has to hear a case.
  • The three types of jurisdiction are: 1) Personal jurisdiction, which is the court's authority over the parties to the case. 2) Subject matter jurisdiction, which is the court's authority over the type of case being heard. 3) Territorial jurisdiction, which is the court's authority over the geographic area where the case arises.